Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
School Name: Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School Address: School Hill Town/City: Kirkburton County: West Yorkshire Postcode: HD8 0SG Telephone Number: 01484 609190 Website: www.kirkburtonfirst.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-10) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Will Adams
Capacity: 144
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 117 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.4%
URN: 107745
DfE Number: 382/3329
UKPRN: 10068721
UPRN: 83101943
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale (E14001418)
Electoral Ward: Kirkburton (E05008562)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))
Easting & Northing: 419903E, 412630N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 37.76" N 1° 42' 1.84" W
Plus Code: 9C5WJ76X+5Q
DfE Record: View record
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- Reverend Julie Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
- Mrs Gemma Berry - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Alison Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2027.
- Mrs Danielle Dawson - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 April 2030.
- Mr Matthew Hird - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
- Mrs Colette Kitson - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
- Miss Preeya Patel - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
- Mrs Laura Willimott - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 October 2027.